Brookside Elementary School vs Major George S. Welch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Newark, Delaware | Major George S. Welch Elementary School Dover, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 121 | #3 of 121 |
| National rank | #28592 of 50,301 | #851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 260 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Newark | Dover |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 45.0).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 37%).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.0).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookside Elementary School better than Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 45.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brookside Elementary School and Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Newark and Dover in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 260. Major George S. Welch Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Major George S. Welch Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Brookside Elementary School is 76th of 121 and Major George S. Welch Elementary School is 3rd of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).